Cybersecurity firm IDs unfixable security flaw that affects seven iPhone models — is yours on the list?

There’s no cure for this cybervirus. Cybersecurity experts at Paradigm Shift have identified an unfixable security flaw in older iPhone models and other Apple devices that can be exploited by hackers. “Vulnerabilities at this level can compromise the integrity of the entire device,” the European security firm’s wrote in a blog detailing the bug, which they flagged to Apple Product Security before publishing. Dubbed usbliter8, this vulnerability in the USB controller and firmware allows bad actors to override the device’s startup process and jailbreak it before the iOS loads, TechRadar reported. As a result, they can run unauthorized software or…

Hidden chemicals babies are drinking in breast milk can mess with hormones

This isn’t the breast news. Breast milk is widely considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending it be given exclusively for the first six months of life when possible. But scientists are now sounding the alarm after two new studies found a mix…

The potential holdup in Celtics acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Celtics would love to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s not going to be that easy. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said previously that the team would like to have the superstar’s future resolved before the NBA draft, which is now just three days away. And while the Celtics are interested…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China’s plans to ‘tame nature’

This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves in the press.Goblin sharks (Mitsukurina owstoni) are mysterious, deepwater creatures that have not changed much since they first appeared on Earth 125 million years…

UFC Freedom 250: Date, Time, Matches and How to Watch the Event

America is turning the big 2-5-0, and what better way to do that than by staging a cage match between two sweaty men? When President Donald Trump announced he would be hosting a UFC event at the White House near America’s birthday, many were skeptical it would actually happen. Well,…

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